POST GAME TRIAL 2: Broncos vs Titans

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Haas and James have been rested.

Titans v Broncos

Gold Coast Titans versus Brisbane Broncos match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.

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All remaining trial games will be broadcast on Fox/Kayo. In QLD time:

Feb 19, 7pm: Broncos v Titans. Cbus Super Stadium, Robina
Feb 26, 8pm: Broncos v Cowboys. BB Print Stadium, Mackay

Other matches in AEDT. Subtract an hour for QLD:

6pm — Friday February 18: Roosters vs Raiders
8pm — Friday February 18: Tigers vs Sea Eagles
4pm — Saturday February 19: Storm vs Warriors
6pm — Saturday February 19: Rabbitohs vs Cowboys
4pm — Sunday February 20: Panthers vs Sharks
6pm — Sunday February 20: Eels vs Dragons
7pm — Monday February 21: Bulldogs vs Knights
6pm — Friday February 25: Sea Eagles vs Raiders
8pm — Friday February 25: Roosters vs Tigers
3pm — Saturday February 26: Warriors vs Titans
5pm — Saturday February 26: Panthers vs Eels
7pm — Saturday February 26: Rabbitohs vs Dragons
5.45pm — Sunday February 27: Storm vs Knights
7pm — Monday February 28: Sharks vs Bulldogs

 

[pagey]

He did well for wynnum, do doubt ... but he didn't do the things fans will expect him to in the NRL.

He built his fullback play in the ISC on his strong running game, not a play making game.

People continually complain about Herbies lack of playmaking/passing ... but Cobbo has shown even less in that department.

Right now he should be playing a position he knows well rather than trying learn a relatively new position (especially one as critical as fullback) and continue his development into an NRL player

just like Herbie

 

[mitch222]

I would imagine Riki is still injured

 

[Sproj]

The issue I have with that is that if he sinks, there's no bringing him back like it never happened, that's not how confidence works.

Sure but so far, at Q Cup level and even in the All Stars last week, every time he has played at fullback, he's done well. So what is the reason for the pessimism? This is a genuine question.

 

[HarryAllan7]

It seems like (given the action he was shown last year) Cobbo is considered 'ready for first grade' and his reserve grade apprenticeship is over.

If he's considered a fullback option then I'd be giving him all the possible pre-season reps in the 1 jersey to find his feet there - whether we want to play him there this season or not.

Personally, I think, letting him develop at centre then transition is a sensible strategy. Fullback is a complicated, nuanced position with many factors and elements and a huge amount of pressure (especially in a team with 1 / 4 spine positions settled). For now, let the kid tear it up in the centres getting quality ball from one of the best 7's in the business as he gets used to playing against men. Then the transition to fullback will be easier. If he was a small body then maybe the #1 would be more appropriate, but he's certainly not a defensive liability.

I think he's wasted on the wing - playing in the centres puts him closer to the middle of the field where he would be if he becomes a fullback - he can roam both sides of the field and learn to link with his halves... this sort of experience is all translatable to playing custodian down the line, and although playing wing would give him the chance to work on his kick returns, I think developing comfort ball playing / running in centre field is a better proposition for the young fella.

Excited to see what he can do.

 

[Wolfie]

I will break your stupid face.

Now now, no need for that. I have a very intelligent looking face!

 

[Renegade]

I will break your stupid face.

get a voodoo doll of patty. he'll stfu in no time.

 

[McHunt]

Any update on the severity of Niu's injury?

Grade 2 hamstring strain. 4-6 week rehab. Returning round 2-4.

 

[nopatience101]

4-6wks for Tesi

Surely you give Cobbo his shot, he’s played more FB than Mead or Isaako recently.

 

[mstreet]

It seems like (given the action he was shown last year) Cobbo is considered 'ready for first grade' and his reserve grade apprenticeship is over.

If he's considered a fullback option then I'd be giving him all the possible pre-season reps in the 1 jersey to find his feet there - whether we want to play him there this season or not.

Personally, I think, letting him develop at centre then transition is a sensible strategy. Fullback is a complicated, nuanced position with many factors and elements and a huge amount of pressure (especially in a team with 1 / 4 spine positions settled). For now, let the kid tear it up in the centres getting quality ball from one of the best 7's in the business as he gets used to playing against men. Then the transition to fullback will be easier. If he was a small body then maybe the #1 would be more appropriate, but he's certainly not a defensive liability.

I think he's wasted on the wing - playing in the centres puts him closer to the middle of the field where he would be if he becomes a fullback - he can roam both sides of the field and learn to link with his halves... this sort of experience is all translatable to playing custodian down the line, and although playing wing would give him the chance to work on his kick returns, I think developing comfort ball playing / running in centre field is a better proposition for the young fella.

Excited to see what he can do.

Give this man a beer!

 

[NSW stables]

I would imagine Riki is still injured

Injured his wrist popping and locking to cher.

 

[Wolfie]

get a voodoo doll of patty. he'll stfu in no time.

Thats clearly not going to work. You have to remember i have a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people who would do that kind of thing to Patty.

 

[Stinger]

4-6wks for Tesi

Surely you give Cobbo his shot, he’s played more FB than Mead or Isaako recently.

Exactly. While Nui is out, give the Cobb a wee taste! (he's been a school captain - surely it won't break him if he doesn't nail it instantly!). Bring in experience in the meantime in the backline with perhaps Lee @ centre/Farnworth to wing?, or whatever. Maybe Oates will fire in the trials and demand a wing spot? (stop laughing).

No offence to the ever-reliable Meady. He will be solid, if not perhaps spectacular? Who knows what might happen between now and round 1 as to the final makeup. More injuries, the C word (thou shalt not mention its name) might raise its ugly head again... (knock)

 

[theshed]

Exactly. While Nui is out, give the Cobb a wee taste! (he's been a school captain - surely it won't break him if he doesn't nail it instantly!). Bring in experience in the meantime in the backline with perhaps Lee @ centre/Farnworth to wing?, or whatever. Maybe Oates will fire in the trials and demand a wing spot? (stop laughing).

No offence to the ever-reliable Meady. He will be solid, if not perhaps spectacular? Who knows what might happen between now and round 1 as to the final makeup. More injuries, the C word (thou shalt not mention its name) might raise its ugly head again... (knock)

I understand your fears but there’s just no way Boyd comes out of retirement..

 

[theshed]

Has anyone posted the Titans squad yet?

Should be a training run

 

[pagey]

Has anyone posted the Titans squad yet?

Should be a training run

basically youngsters and fringe players with a couple of starters , if that tells you much i don't know.

 

[McHunt]

Has anyone posted the Titans squad yet?

Should be a training run

It's in the OP. But here it is again. 14/25 have never played for the Titans/NRL before.

If we don't towel this bunch of nevilles, this is going to be a long, long season.

Ben Liyou
Caleb Hodges
Charlie Murray
Esan Marsters
Greg Marzhew
Herman Ese'ese
Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
Jacob Alick
Jaimin Jolliffe
Jarrod Wallace
Jayden Campbell
Jaylan De Groot
Jojo Fifita
Klese Haas <----- Payne's little brother.
Oskar Bryant
Paul Turner
Sam Lisone
Sam McIntyre
Shallin Fuller
Tanah Boyd
Tanie Tuaupiki
Toby Sexton
Tom Weaver
Tony Francis
Treymain Spry

 

[Wolfie]

It's in the OP. But here it is again. 14/25 have never played for the Titans/NRL before.

If we don't towel this bunch of nevilles, this is going to be a long, long season.

Ben Liyou
Caleb Hodges
Charlie Murray
Esan Marsters
Greg Marzhew
Herman Ese'ese
Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
Jacob Alick
Jaimin Jolliffe
Jarrod Wallace
Jayden Campbell
Jaylan De Groot
Jojo Fifita
Klese Haas
Oskar Bryant
Paul Turner
Sam Lisone
Sam McIntyre
Shallin Fuller
Tanah Boyd
Tanie Tuaupiki
Toby Sexton
Tom Weaver
Tony Francis
Treymain Spry

Like i said. Broncos by 50.






Maybe 60.

 

[theshed]

It's in the OP. But here it is again. 14/25 have never played for the Titans/NRL before.

If we don't towel this bunch of nevilles, this is going to be a long, long season.

Ben Liyou
Caleb Hodges
Charlie Murray
Esan Marsters
Greg Marzhew
Herman Ese'ese
Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
Jacob Alick
Jaimin Jolliffe
Jarrod Wallace
Jayden Campbell
Jaylan De Groot
Jojo Fifita
Klese Haas <----- Payne's little brother.
Oskar Bryant
Paul Turner
Sam Lisone
Sam McIntyre
Shallin Fuller
Tanah Boyd
Tanie Tuaupiki
Toby Sexton
Tom Weaver
Tony Francis
Treymain Spry

Thanks, I’d seen it. I was asking for others before commenting that it’ll be like a training session. Absolute nobodies